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Erschienen in: Clinical and Translational Oncology 11/2020

28.03.2020 | Review Article

A comprehensive overview on the molecular biology of human glioma: what the clinician needs to know

verfasst von: P. D. Delgado-López, P. Saiz-López, R. Gargini, E. Sola-Vendrell, S. Tejada

Erschienen in: Clinical and Translational Oncology | Ausgabe 11/2020

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Abstract

The molecular biology of human glioma is a complex and fast-growing field in which basic research needs to meet clinical expectations in terms of anti-tumor efficacy. Although much effort is being done in molecular biology research, significant contribution to the quality of life and overall survival still lacks. The vastness of molecular biology literature makes it virtually impossible for clinicians to keep up to date in the field. This paper reviews some practical concepts regarding glioma tumorigenesis from the clinician’s perspective. Five main aspects are discussed: major intracellular signaling pathways involved in glioma formation; genomic, epigenetic and transcriptomic relevant features of glioma; the prognostic and predictive values of molecular markers according to the new WHO classification of glial tumors; the importance of molecular and cellular heterogeneity in glioblastoma, responsible for its therapy resistance; and the interaction between glioma and the immune system, in view of the novel and promising targeted therapies.
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Metadaten
Titel
A comprehensive overview on the molecular biology of human glioma: what the clinician needs to know
verfasst von
P. D. Delgado-López
P. Saiz-López
R. Gargini
E. Sola-Vendrell
S. Tejada
Publikationsdatum
28.03.2020
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Clinical and Translational Oncology / Ausgabe 11/2020
Print ISSN: 1699-048X
Elektronische ISSN: 1699-3055
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-020-02340-8

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